Schuylkill Connects

06/05/2026

NEPA Gives donor roll. Thank you to current donors!

https://www.nepagives.org/organization/Schuylkill-Connects

06/05/2026

Day two of NEPA Gives!
Our latest e-news is set to hit inboxes shortly, but you can get a sneak peek via our latest blog! Current subscribers are receiving a bonus NEPA Gives invitation that is not included in the blog!
https://www.schuylkillconnects.com/blog/nepa-gives/
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Please consider donating to Connects between 10:00 am and 11:00 am. Not only will you be supporting our mission to create a better Schuylkill County through helping organizations and communities with resources, but during that hour, we will be competing for the Power Hour prize for the most unique donors. A prize we have successfully won 4 previous times. Can we make it a 5th?!? Prize is sponsored by Marshall, Bohorad, Thornburg, Price & Campion, P.C.

Donate at https://www.nepagives.org/organization/Schuylkill-Connects

06/04/2026

First donor shoutout!

Thank you, Donna Z, for supporting our mission to help connect organizations, communities, and resources to create a better Schuylkill County!

Want to support our work that includes Schuylkill on the Move, Schuylkill County Youth Summit, Healthy Schuylkill Communities, and more?
Donate today at https://www.nepagives.org/organization/Schuylkill-Connects

06/04/2026

Thank you Skook News and Schuylkill Area Community Foundation for all your support and covering this fundraising event!

Starting tonight at 7:00 PM, Schuylkill County residents will have 24 hours to support dozens of local nonprofits through NEPA Gives.

From libraries and historical societies to ambulance associations, arts organizations, animal shelters, and youth programs, 33 Schuylkill County organizations are participating in this year's regional day of giving.

See the full list of participating organizations and learn how you can help make a difference before the event ends Friday at 7:00 PM.
https://www.skooknews.com/2026/06/a-new-chapter-in-charitable-giving.html

06/03/2026

One sleep until NEPA Gives !!
Your donation to the Schuylkill Connects supports our partnership efforts, like Schuylkill HIVE, an intentional effort to strengthen our community. HIVE is not an acronym but a community, a community of social service agencies and leaders gathering to learn and share resources to better serve Schuylkill Countians. HIVE is a collaborative project led by Connects, Schuylkill United Way, Tamaqua Area Community Partnership , and Schuylkill Community Action
NEPA Gives kicks off on Thursday, June 4th, at 7pm and runs until 7pm on Friday, June 5th. Consider donating during this 24-hour online giving extravaganza and help create a better Schuylkill County!
Visit our page at https://www.nepagives.org/organization/schuylkill-connects

06/01/2026

NEPA Gives is officially 3 days away!
Your donation to the Schuylkill Connects supports Healthy Schuylkill Communities programs aimed at creating safe spaces to walk and bike, improving access to care, and providing opportunities to create a sense of community. Funds raised support bike rodeo supplies, walking group events, municipal active transportation plan technical assistance and advocacy, and community tabling to connect organizations and residents to vital resources.
NEPA Gives kicks off on Thursday, June 4th, at 7pm and runs until 7pm on Friday, June 5th. Consider donating during this 24-hour online giving extravaganza and help create a better Schuylkill County!
Visit our page at https://www.nepagives.org/organization/schuylkill-connects

05/26/2026

Power of partnership!!

We would like to thank Penn State Schuylkill for inviting us to their recent "Healthy Aging Fair: Cheers to the Golden Years" event at the Schuylkill Haven campus.
Pictured (L to R) Eric Ziegmont (Marketing Coordinator, S.T.S.) and Mandy Fitzpatrick (Executive Director, Schuylkill Connects)

05/24/2026

🕵It's National Scavenger Hunt Day!🕵
Don't let the rain dampen your time outdoors (or indoors). We've extended our 570 GO Scavenger Hunt until May 31st and it's not too late to join the fun!
Participants who complete 15 or more missions are eligible for a chance to win prizes. Check out this S'mores prize pack: two camp chairs, s'mores screwers, color changing fire packets, and a $10 Redners gift card. Just one of the prizes up for grabs! Almost $300 worth of prizes!
Join the 570 GO scavenger hunt that will have you exploring all that the 570 outdoors has to offer and kicking off our third year of getting outdoors...for 570 hours!
Visit www.schuylkillconnects.com/events/annual-570-go to learn more about the year-long challenge and www.schuylkillconnects.com/events/570-go-kick-off-hunt for all the game details!

05/15/2026

The monthly Walk With a Doc is tomorrow! Join the Walter and Irene Baran Schuylkill Family Medicine Residency Program at Martz Hall at 10:00 am for this doctor-led walk and talk!

05/13/2026

This is the power of partnership! We've joined forces with HIghway Safety Network District 5 Community Traffic Safety Project for numerous projects, including yesterday's bike safety event at Assumption BVM School